First destination; Penhryn Castle. Objective; Rappel off of a 95' castle tower. Well,here we were, back with the Kiwis, enjoying a lovely Welsh summer. That ultimately translates to fifty degrees and raining. We got into the full-body harnesses and thankfully, I was already used to standard climbing harnesses, but they were still a little strange. The stairs to the top were long and steep and spiraling and seemingly infinite. Our legs were jelly at the top.
Initially walking down part of the wall was by far the scariest, but after that, it was basically controlled, super slow, free falling. Piece of cake. And it was amazing. When everyone was back at the base, the Kiwis congratulated us on being a part of the 100 club, which is exclusive only to groups that have had 100% break the boards and 100% rappel down the castle wall. I think thats pretty awesome, if I say so myself. We ate lunch and piled back onto the coach, the sixth (and the last) country in sight. 
While on the ferry (It was at least as big as the enormous one we took to England) I chanced upon an adorkable brand by the name of Wacky Woolies that revolves around multi-colored sheep. :) Too cute. Dinner was right after the ferry ride (which was about 3 or so hours) and consisted of chicken 'n chips. Desert was battered and fried cream ball that were chilled and drizzled with fudge, they were delicious.
P.S. You can see the Millennium Spire from the hotel room!
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